Requirements: Doctoral degree in clinical discipline, preferred (MD, DO, DNP, JD, PhD). • Current license to practice in clinical discipline as a physician or nurse practitioner in New York State. • At least 2 years previous clinical inpatient experience in a staff physician, nursing or clinical ethicist role, preferred. Description: The program is for those seeking clinical experience in Medical Ethics. The Fellowship entails supervised clinical responsibilities for Ethics Consults at North Shore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center and Zucker Hillside Hospital. Academic work will include completion of a regional Bioethics course or fulfilling requirements for a Masters in Bioethics. A scholarly effort is expected in the performance of a research project. Additional responsibilities include preparation for Ethics Committee Meetings and for conference meetings and for conference presentations at various departments at the mentioned institutions and at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Stipend: Available with Benefits Application should include copy of CV, a personal statement that includes why you are interested in the Fellowship and a list of 3 personal references. Application Deadline March 31,2022. For more information,please contact rmcleod@northwell.edu
Medical Ethics Fellow
Posted May 07th 2021
Organisation
Northwell Health
New Hyde Park, New York,
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